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Minimize vertical distance between shackles and belt conveyor to minimize bending to reach down to supply conveyor and elevated reaches to reach up to shackle conveyor.

in use

consider

not applicable

Rotate employees up and down hanging line.

in use

consider

not applicable

Install height-adjustable stands so employees can properly position themselves.

in use

consider

not applicable

Standing For a Long Time

Install sit/stand stools, which allow employees to lean and have their weight supported while still remaining in an upright posture.

in use

consider

not applicable

Rotate to tasks that do not require prolonged standing.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide shoe insoles that cushion the feet and spread foot pressure over a larger surface.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide a foot rest in front of employees so they can shift their posture.

in use

consider

not applicable

Other Hazards

Opener (Vent Opener)

Ergonomic Hazards From Use of Scissors

Provide workers with pneumatic scissors.

in use

consider

not applicable

Rotate employees to tasks that do not require scissor use.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide workers with spring activated scissors.

in use

consider

not applicable

Reaching to the Shackles

Lower shackles and/or move them closer to employees so they can perform task with elbows in close to the body.

in use

consider

not applicable

Install height-adjustable stands so employees can properly position themselves.

in use

consider

not applicable

Install automatic machines and make sure they are working properly.

in use

consider

not applicable

Rotate workers to tasks that use different parts of the body or that work at a slower pace.

in use

consider

not applicable

Standing For a Long Time

Install sit/stand stools, which allow employees to lean and have their weight supported while still remaining in an upright posture.

in use

consider

not applicable

Rotate to tasks that do not require prolonged standing.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide shoe insoles that cushion the feet and spread foot pressure over a larger surface.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide a foot rest in front of employees so they can shift their posture.

in use

consider

not applicable

Other Hazards

Neck Breaker

Standing For a Long Time

Install sit/stand stools, which allow employees to lean and have their weight supported while still remaining in an upright posture.

in use

consider

not applicable

Rotate to tasks that do not require prolonged standing.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide shoe insoles that cushion the feet and spread foot pressure over a larger surface.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide a foot rest in front of employees so they can shift their posture.

in use

consider

not applicable

Reaching to the Shackles

Lower shackles and/or move them closer to employees so they can perform task with elbows in close to body.

in use

consider

not applicable

Install height-adjustable stands so employees can properly position themselves.

in use

consider

not applicable

Install automatic machines and make sure they are working properly.

in use

consider

not applicable

Rotate workers to tasks that use different parts of the body or that work at a slower pace.

in use

consider

not applicable

Ergonomic Hazards From Use of Knives

Keep knives sharp and in good condition.

in use

consider

not applicable

Remove damaged knives from service.

in use

consider

not applicable

Use knives appropriate for the task.

in use

consider

not applicable

Keep the wrist as straight as possible during the cutting task.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide properly sized gloves.

in use

consider

not applicable

Other Hazards

Oil Sack Cutter

Standing For a Long Time

Install sit/stand stools, which allow employees to lean and have their weight supported while still remaining in an upright posture.

in use

consider

not applicable

Rotate workers to tasks that do not require prolonged standing.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide shoe insoles that cushion the feet and spread foot pressure over a larger surface.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide a foot rest in front of employees so they can shift their posture.

in use

consider

not applicable

Reaching to the Shackles

Lower shackles and/or move them closer to employees so they can perform task with elbows in close to body.

in use

consider

not applicable

Install height-adjustable stands so employees can properly position themselves.

in use

consider

not applicable

Install automatic machines and make sure they are working properly.

in use

consider

not applicable

Rotate workers to tasks that use different parts of the body or that work at a slower pace.

in use

consider

not applicable

Ergonomic Hazards From Use of Knives

Keep knives sharp and in good condition.

in use

consider

not applicable

Remove damaged knives from service.

in use

consider

not applicable

Use knives appropriate for the task.

in use

consider

not applicable

Keep the wrist as straight as possible during the cutting task.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide properly sized gloves.

in use

consider

not applicable

Other Hazards

Arranger

Pulling and Turning Viscera

Install height-adjustable stands so employees can adjust their work height to keep wrist as straight as possible.

in use

consider

not applicable

Rotate workers to tasks that perform motions that use different body parts or that work at a different pace.

in use

consider

not applicable

Tilt bird to minimize wrist deviation.

in use

consider

not applicable

Reaching to the Shackles

Lower shackles and/or move them closer to employees so they can perform task with elbows in close to body.

in use

consider

not applicable

Install height-adjustable stands so employees can properly position themselves.

in use

consider

not applicable

Install automatic machines and make sure they are working properly.

in use

consider

not applicable

Rotate workers to tasks that use different parts of the body or that work at a slower pace.

in use

consider

not applicable

Standing For a Long Time

Install sit/stand stools, which allow employees to lean and have their weight supported while still remaining in an upright posture.

in use

consider

not applicable

Rotate workers to tasks that do not require prolonged standing.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide shoe insoles that cushion the feet and spread foot pressure over a larger surface.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide a foot rest in front of employees so they can shift their posture.

in use

consider

not applicable

Other Hazards

Giblet Harvester

Reaching to the Shackles

Lower shackles and/or move them closer to employees so they can perform task with elbows in close to body.

in use

consider

not applicable

Install height-adjustable stands so employees can properly position themselves.

in use

consider

not applicable

Install automatic machines and make sure they are working properly.

in use

consider

not applicable

Rotate workers to tasks that use different parts of the body or that work at a slower pace.

in use

consider

not applicable

Standing For a Long Time

Install sit/stand stools, which allow employees to lean and have their weight supported while still remaining in an upright posture.

in use

consider

not applicable

Rotate workers to tasks that do not require prolonged standing.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide shoe insoles that cushion the feet and spread foot pressure over a larger surface.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide a foot rest in front of employees so they can shift their posture.

in use

consider

not applicable

Other Hazards

Gizzard Harvester

Reaching Across High/Wide Work Surfaces

Use diverter bars to push product closer to employee.

in use

consider

not applicable

Reduce width of table so product is presented closer to employee.

in use

consider

not applicable

Position work fixtures so all activities of the task can be performed with the elbows in close to the torso.

in use

consider

not applicable

Tilt work surface so product slides to employee.

in use

consider

not applicable

Ergonomic Hazards From Use of Knives

Keep knives sharp and in good condition.

in use

consider

not applicable

Remove damaged knives from service.

in use

consider

not applicable

Use knives appropriate for the task.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide properly sized gloves.

in use

consider

not applicable

Ergonomic Hazards From Use of Scissors

Provide workers with pneumatic scissors.

in use

consider

not applicable

Rotate tasks between those using different motions or tools.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide workers with spring activated scissors.

in use

consider

not applicable

Standing For a Long Time

Install sit/stand stools, which allow employees to lean and have their weight supported while still remaining in an upright posture.

in use

consider

not applicable

Rotate workers to tasks that do not require prolonged standing.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide shoe insoles that cushion the feet and spread foot pressure over a larger surface.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide foot rest in front of employees so they can shift their posture.

in use

consider

not applicable

Other Hazards

Gizzard Table Operator

Reaching Across High/Wide Work Surfaces

Use diverter bars to push product closer to employee.

in use

consider

not applicable

Reduce width of table so product is presented closer to employee.

in use

consider

not applicable

Position work fixtures so all activities of the task can be performed with the elbows in close to the torso.

in use

consider

not applicable

Tilt work surface so product slides to employee.

in use

consider

not applicable

Ergonomic Hazards From Use of Knives

Keep knives sharp and in good condition.

in use

consider

not applicable

Remove damaged knives from service.

in use

consider

not applicable

Use knives appropriate for the task.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide properly sized gloves.

in use

consider

not applicable

Ergonomic Hazards From Use of Scissors

Provide workers with pneumatic scissors.

in use

consider

not applicable

Rotate tasks between those using different motions or tools.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide workers with spring activated scissors.

in use

consider

not applicable

Standing For a Long Time

Install sit/stand stools, which allow employees to lean and have their weight supported while still remaining in an upright posture.

in use

consider

not applicable

Rotate employees to tasks that do not require prolonged standing.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide shoe insoles that cushion the feet and spread foot pressure over a larger surface.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide foot rest in front of employees so they can shift their posture.

in use

consider

not applicable

Other Hazards

Gizzard Table-Peeler Operator

Hands/Fingers Getting Caught by Rollers

Prohibit employees from wearing long sleeves, gloves, or jewelry.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide cutoff switch in immediate vicinity of operator.

in use

consider

not applicable

Reaching Across High/Wide Work Surface

Use diverter bars to push product closer to employee.

in use

consider

not applicable

Reduce width of table so product is presented closer to employee.

in use

consider

not applicable

Position work fixtures so all activities of the task can be performed with the elbows in close to the torso.

in use

consider

not applicable

Tilt work surface so product slides to employee.

in use

consider

not applicable

Standing For a Long Time

Install sit/stand stools, which allow employees to lean and have their weight supported while still remaining in an upright posture.

in use

consider

not applicable

Rotate employees to tasks that do not require prolonged standing.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide shoe insoles that cushion the feet and spread foot pressure over a larger surface.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide foot rest in front of employees so they can shift their posture.

in use

consider

not applicable

Prolonged and Forceful Finger Exertion

Rotate employees to tasks that use different body parts or motions.

in use

consider

not applicable

Align peeler to reposition employee to minimize wrist bending.

in use

consider

not applicable

Maintain machine so it works at maximum efficiency.

in use

consider

not applicable

Other Hazards

Heart and Liver Cutter/Inspector

Reaching Across High/Wide Work Surfaces

Use diverter bars to push product closer to employee.

in use

consider

not applicable

Reduce width of table so product is presented closer to employee.

in use

consider

not applicable

Position work fixtures so all activities of the task can be performed with the elbows in close to the torso.

in use

consider

not applicable

Tilt work surface so product slides to employee.

in use

consider

not applicable

Ergonomic Hazards From Use of Knives

Keep knives sharp and in good condition.

in use

consider

not applicable

Remove damaged knives from service.

in use

consider

not applicable

Use knives appropriate for the task.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide properly sized gloves.

in use

consider

not applicable

Ergonomic Hazards From Use of Scissors

Provide workers with pneumatic scissors.

in use

consider

not applicable

Rotate tasks between those using different motions or tools.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide workers with spring activated scissors.

in use

consider

not applicable

Standing For a Long Time

Install sit/stand stools, which allow employees to lean and have their weight supported while still remaining in an upright posture.

in use

consider

not applicable

Rotate employees to tasks that do not require prolonged standing.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide shoe insoles that cushion the feet and spread foot pressure over a larger surface.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide foot rest in front of employees so they can shift their posture.

in use

consider

not applicable

Other Hazards

Bagger

Repetitive Pinch Grips

Rotate to those jobs that use different motions and postures.

in use

consider

not applicable

Use automatic bag sealers.

in use

consider

not applicable

Reposition bagging fixtures and sealer heights vertically so the bag can be slid, rather than lifted, between these areas.

in use

consider

not applicable

Reaching Across or Up to High Work Surfaces

Use diverter bars to push product closer to employee.

in use

consider

not applicable

Reduce width of table so product is presented closer to employee.

in use

consider

not applicable

Tilt work surface so product slides to employee.

in use

consider

not applicable

Position bagging fixtures, bags, scales, and supplies of product so employees may maintain neutral postures. Bagging fixture should be low enough so employee's elbows can remain in at the side of the body.

in use

consider

not applicable

Standing For a Long Time

Install sit/stand stools, which allow employees to lean and have their weight supported while still remaining in an upright posture.

in use

consider

not applicable

Rotate employees to tasks that do not require prolonged standing.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide shoe insoles that cushion the feet and spread foot pressure over a larger surface.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide foot rest in front of employees so they can shift their posture.

in use

consider

not applicable

Other Hazards

Lung Vacuumer

Awkward Hand/Arm Postures

Install automatic machines.

in use

consider

not applicable

Install height-adjustable stands.

in use

consider

not applicable

Bend vacuum nozzle to maintain straight wrist and elbow close to body.

in use

consider

not applicable

Redesign handle and actuator trigger so vacuuming can be performed with straight wrist and elbow close to body.

in use

consider

not applicable

Reposition bird.

in use

consider

not applicable

Rotate workers to tasks that use different parts of the body.

in use

consider

not applicable

Reaching to the Shackles

Lower shackles so employees can perform task with elbows in close to the body.

in use

consider

not applicable

Install height-adjustable stands so employees can position themselves to minimize awkward postures.

in use

consider

not applicable

Install automatic machines and insure they are working properly.

in use

consider

not applicable

Rotate workers to tasks that use different parts of the body or use different motions.

in use

consider

not applicable

Standing For a Long Time

Install sit/stand stools, which allow employees to lean and have their weight supported while still remaining in an upright posture.

in use

consider

not applicable

Rotate employees to tasks that do not require prolonged standing.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide shoe insoles that cushion the feet and spread foot pressure over a larger surface.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide foot rest in front of employees so they can shift their posture.

in use

consider

not applicable

Other Hazards

Backup Eviscerator/Inspector

Reaching to the Shackles

Lower shackles so employees can perform task with elbows in close to the body.

in use

consider

not applicable

Install height-adjustable stands so employees can position themselves to minimize awkward postures.

in use

consider

not applicable

Install automatic machines and insure they are working properly.

in use

consider

not applicable

Rotate workers to tasks that use different parts of the body or use different motions.

in use

consider

not applicable

Wrist Deflection

Install height-adjustable stands so employees can be raised up so wrist bending is minimized.

in use

consider

not applicable

Tilt birds for better access.

in use

consider

not applicable

Install automatic machines.

in use

consider

not applicable

Rotate workers to tasks that use different parts of the body or use different motions.

in use

consider

not applicable

Standing For a Long Time

Install sit/stand stools, which allow employees to lean and have their weight supported while still remaining in an upright posture.

in use

consider

not applicable

Rotate employees to tasks that do not require prolonged standing.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide shoe insoles that cushion the feet and spread foot pressure over a larger surface.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide foot rest in front of employees so they can shift their posture.

in use

consider

not applicable

Other Hazards

Rework Floor Person

Bending at the Waist to Reach into Tub

Automate the movement of product to rework areas so reaching into tubs is not necessary.

in use

consider

not applicable

Use a tilter dumper to elevate and tilt so the contents are continually moved forward toward the employee and are maintained at about waist height at all times.

in use

consider

not applicable

Use a tub dumper at the workstation to empty contents on the conveyor.

in use

consider

not applicable

Reaching to the Shackles

Install height-adjustable stands so employees can properly position themselves.

in use

consider

not applicable

Install automatic machines and insure they are working properly.

in use

consider

not applicable

Rotate workers to tasks that use different parts of the body or that work at a slower pace.

in use

consider

not applicable

Ergonomic Hazards From Use of Knives

Keep knives sharp and in good condition.

in use

consider

not applicable

Remove damaged knives from service.

in use

consider

not applicable

Use knives appropriate for the task.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide properly sized gloves.

in use

consider

not applicable

Ergonomic Hazards From Use of Scissors

Provide workers with pneumatic scissors.

in use

consider

not applicable

Rotate tasks between those using different motions or tools.

in use

consider

not applicable

Provide workers with spring activated scissors.

in use

consider

not applicable

Reaching Across High/Wide Work Surfaces

Use diverter bars to push product closer to employee.

in use

consider

not applicable

Reduce width of table so product is presented closer to employee.

in use

consider

not applicable

Position work fixtures so all activities of the task can be performed with the elbows in close to the torso.

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